Sow pea seed 2 inches (5cm) deep, 2 to 3 inches (5-7cm) apart in double rows supported by a trellis, netting, or wire or string supports between two poles for bush varieties. Sow two seeds in each hole. Thin plants to 4 inches (10cm) apart. Pea seeds can also be planted in...
If you’re in a tight space or prefer to use vertical plants, you can set up trellises in the early hours to prevent injury to the seedlings or vines. How to Care for Cucumber Cucumbers are fast-growing and don’t require lots of attention. Careful about what you put in your garden ...
Never grow ridge cucumbers in a greenhouse as an 'all-female' greenhouse type – it will lead to cross-pollination, and your fruits will taste bitter. Outdoor trailing cucumbers can be left to sprawl on the ground or the side shoots can be trained up netting or trellis. If you're going...
Small vine varieties can be trained to grow up atrellis. Larger varieties can be trained upward, too, to support the fruit, usually with netting or old stockings. Pumpkins are heavy feeders. Side-dress with aged manure or compost mixed with water. When plants are about 1 foot tall, just ...
moist ground. Without some sort of support, cucumbers will spread all over your garden. Training them to grow on a trellis or onto a tomato cage will help keep the vines in check and your fruit clean. Set up the trellises and start training the vines early to avoid damage to the plant...
In small areas, growing melons vertically on a trellis is a great way to save space. Use netting, a bag, or a stretchable cloth to create a hammock under the fruit to support it. The trick for getting the best quality fruits is not letting the plant set many fruits. Just 2-4 fruits...
Space plant at the base of the trellis 3 to 4 feet (.9-1.2m) apart. Train vines up the trellis; secure the vines to the trellis with elastic garden tape. Support melons growing on a trellis with netting. Nylon netting will easily support a whole watermelon if tied into well-anchored ...
Fences, trellis, poles, or netting should be provided at sufficient height for maximum growth of the vines. Pest and Plant Netting work well as a support, too. Set up the netting like a fence. Also, you can also use netting to cover the crop to keep pests out. For maximum growth and...
Fruit crops, such as raspberries and strawberries, can be protected with netting to discourage birds. Extending the season Coolweather crops, such as lettuce, broccoli, spinach and radishes, can be grown in chilly spring and fall temperatures. To protect these early- and late-season harvests when...
Branches will grow up and out from the central leader, and over time, they will become strong leaders themselves. For dwarf trees, an espalier method is also a superb choice. This requires a trellis or post for the tree to grow off of. Tie it to the post so that its shape is ...